Dr. Luis Guzman, MD

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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Luis Guzman, who serves patients in Sarasota, Florida.

An excellent rheumatologist, Dr. Guzman is affiliated with Intercoastal Medical Group, seeing patients at the Beneva Professional Center in Sarasota, Florida. He can also be found on staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Founded in 1993, Intercoastal Medical Group is a professional association of more than 100 highly credentialed physicians encompassing many medical specialties. Itl is committed to providing the highest quality care possible by offering superior healthcare to adults no matter their medical need. At their 10 convenient locations in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, their patients benefit from a seamless and efficient transfer of expertise and information, creating a unique continuum of care.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Guzman earned his medical degree from the Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, and his fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.

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